Tissot Le Locle automatic watch

Tissot is another brand that's part of the Swatch Group. It is the official timekeeper for the National Basketball Association (NBA) and has ventured into sporty electronic and hybrid models that seem to appeal to the younger, techy generation. This model is not one of those and has some classical or conventional features. The model name is derived from the Swiss town of the same name that is famous for watchmaking.

The watch after I took it out of the box

Elegant watch face featuring Roman numerals and a date complication. It would have been better if the hands were blue. By the way, did you notice something unusual about the numbers? Instead of the roman number IV, it is IIII.  It's not a mistake but more a matter of aesthetics or visual symmetrical balance. It is called the "watchmaker's four," and helps make the time 'readable' or 'legible' from different angles.

Side view showing the signed crown and highlighting the textured dial

The other side view again emphasizing the textured dial

I was impressed and intrigued by the case back. It shouts craftsmanship.

Inside the watch is an ETA 2824-2 movement running at 28,800 bph with an accuracy of within 20 sec/day and storage of 37 hours. I have estimated the watch to last about that long after using it almost every day for a week (taking it off at night time).

Wrist shot for this watch that's somewhat most appropriate for formal or semi-formal occasions.

The watch is not part of my regular rotation but it is something that I think would be for-keeps - for now. It is a big one and on the heavier side in as far as watches are concerned so its not something many would fancy. Tissot is supposed to be part of the mid-range collection of brands of the Swatch Group along with Mido and Hamilton. Incidentally, my Hamilton King Khaki has the same movement as this watch.

[3/28/2020 - I parted with this watch late last year. The buyer was very happy with it and I hope it gets more wrist time than I could give it. :) ]

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